Month: May 2017
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (5/31/17) – Cubs 1, Padres 2: Jake Arrieta Great Again, Offense Stalls
The offense did very little, while the defense and pitching performed well today. The Cubs’ sole run was scored when Javy…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Joe Maddon Discusses Addison Russell’s Throwing Issues, Absence from Lineup Wednesday and in Future
A few errant throws and a disjointed swing sent murmurs through Cubdom that maybe Addison Russell wasn’t quite right. Then…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Cubs Quick Hits: Kyle Hendricks’ Changeup Smells Better, Getting More Whiffs
As last year’s NL ERA leader and a Cy Young candidate, Kyle Hendricks owned one of the league’s best swinging…
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Lineups
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Top Four Unchanged, Happ Back in Center as Arrieta Tries Keep Cubs from Being Deep-Sixed
It’s got to work eventually, right. Joe Maddon may be crazy like a fox, but I think a lot of…
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Chicago Cubs News
Maddon Cites Justifiable Reasons for Keeping Schwarber as No. 2 Hitter
Kyle Schwarber, the Cubs’ number two hitter (which is accurate in metaphorical terms as well), is batting .173 with a…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Addison Russell Doesn’t Look Right, Time to Free Cat, All-Star Voting
Whether it’s the inaccurate throws to first or the choppy swings, Addison Russell just seems…off. He’s gone through little periods…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (5/30/17) – Padres 6, Cubs 2: Someone Please Open This Glass Case of Emotion
The Cubs’ losing slide has now reached five games. I said after Monday’s game that it might have been the most…
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Lineups
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Schwarber Second, Happ Sits Again as Cubs Look to Rebound Against Rookie Lamet
After bunting late in Monday’s game and then leaving for a pinch hitter, Ben Zobrist is right back at the…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Prospect Update: Thomas Hatch’s 13-Strikeout Performance Signals a Shift
For the better part of this season, Thomas Hatch was not looking very impressive. He had trouble locating and was…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Jason Heyward Starters as Early All-Star Balloting Revealed
It’s that time of year again. Memorial Day is past and we’re heading to the longer days of summer. You…
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